John Clay's Sidelines

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader writes that John Calipari rolled out his plans for change during Wednesday’s press conference.
• Tipton reports that Calipari wants Patterson to lead.
• My column in which I say that the job is not big enough for Calipari.
• Jack Brammer of the H-L reports on Calipari being guest of honor at the capitol.
• Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News picks up on the UK talk of adding Texas to the schedule. (Hat tip to Spam’s Wildcat Page.)
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes that Calipari wants big games in Louisville.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger reports that Calipari doesn’t expect eligibility issues.
• Vaught also writes that Calipari thinks Meeks should stay in draft if a first-round pick.
• Jody Demling of the C-J points out that Brandon Knight now tops the new Rivals 150.

• Inner Circle says Calipari isn’t going to stand for mediocrity.
• Bluegrass State Basketball looks at Midnight Madness at Commonwealth Stadium.
• At Bleacher Report, Matt King writes, “Bring on the hate.”
• Cat Scratches can’t get enough of Cal.